New funding is nice, but the timing is off – Leeds-Grenville reacts to Federal Economic Statement

United Counties of Leeds and Grenville Warden Nancy Peckford says he can appreciate that the Federal Government’s economic statement earlier this week made affordable housing a focus.

But Peckford also has her reservations.

Peckford, who is also Mayor of North Grenville, says three years is too long to wait, especially with all the costs associated with planning a new development.

And the Warden is concerned that housing funding and plans in the federal government’s economic statement doesn’t do enough for smaller communities.

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